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Family issue emotional appeal to help bring beloved son home after sudden death in Florida

The family of an Irish man who died suddenly in Florida have issued an emotional plea for help to bring him home to Ireland.

Paul Quigley, known as Quigs, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, leaving a ‘deep void’ in the hearts of his friends and family both in Ireland and America.

A family friend said: ‘He was full of kindness, humour, and love, and his infectious positivity touched everyone who knew him. We were all fortunate to have had him in our lives.’

Pic: Help Bring Paul Home | GoFundME
The family of an Irish man who died suddenly in Florida have issued an emotional plea for help to bring him home to Ireland. Pic: Help Bring Paul Home | GoFundME

Taking to crowdfunding site GoFundMe, a spokesperson for the ‘Help Bring Paul Home’ fund explained how the much-loved man’s family are aiming to raise funds to cover expenses related to Mr Quigley’s untimely death.

DEEP VOID

John Flynn wrote: ‘It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden and tragic passing of our dear friend Paul Quigley (Quigs) on January 3rd, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. We are reaching out for support to bring Paul back home to his family in Ireland.

‘Paul’s loss has left a deep void in the hearts of his friends and family both in Ireland and America. He was full of kindness, humour, and love, and his infectious positivity touched everyone who knew him. We were all fortunate to have had him in our lives.’

Paul Quigley, known as Quigs, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, leaving a ‘deep void’ in the hearts of his friends and family both in Ireland and America. (Photo by: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

‘We are aiming to raise funds to cover the expenses related to Paul’s passing, including but not limited to medical expenses, repatriation costs, funeral costs, travel arrangements, and other family needs.

TREMENDOUS HELP

‘Any surplus funds will be donated to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, who have been a tremendous help to us during this difficult time. We hope to give back to the Trust so they can continue to assist others in need.’

He concluded: ‘We ask that you keep your happy memories of Paul alive in your hearts. Whether big or small, these memories honour the wonderful person he was.’

The funds will be withdrawn by Mr Quigley’s parents, Jim and Jacinta to aid them in covering the cost of repatriating their beloved son back to Ireland for his funeral.

FUNDRAISER

Over the last 48 hours, the fundraiser for Mr Quigley has raised over €40,000, surpassing the €35,000 target set by his family.

Over 600 people have donated to the crowdfunding campaign, which can be found here, along with further information.

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